111.09 Emergency AR (FSM)

SR 98-51 Dated 12/98

Previous Policy

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Inform the applicant that when the head of household, the spouse, or the regular Authorized Representative (AR) cannot use or access the Food Stamp benefits, the head of household or spouse appoints an emergency authorized representative (EAR) as follows:

1.  The head of household must designate the EAR in writing and sign and date the statement.

2.  The EAR must also sign the statement in the presence of the household member.

3.  *The head of household may choose the method by which the EAR may access and use the Food Stamp benefits.

• The head of household may authorize the EAR to receive his or her own EBT card and PIN, or

• The head of household may provide his or her EBT card and PIN to the EAR.

 

References: He-W 603.01, He-W 702.01(d), RSA 161:4-a,IV, 7 CFR 273.2(n)(2)